A shocked Wisconsin courtroom sat in silence as an ex-teacher tearfully issued an apology to the students she sexually abused.

On Tuesday, former elementary school teacher’s aide Anna Marie Crocker, 34, was sentenced to 51 and a half years in prison for sex crimes involving boys between the ages of 12 and 16. 

Crocker pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, child exploitation and child enticement in December 2025. 

The mom of four issued a groveling apology to her victims this week, begging the Kenosha County judge for a lighter sentence. 

‘I take full responsibility for what has taken place. I am disturbed by the harm and distress, along with the trauma you’ve had to endure,’ she said, per WISN. 

‘I’m deeply sorry that this has caused pain and anger and that you have to live with this the rest of your lives.’

Crocker was a staff member at Riverview Elementary in Silver Lake for four years before a former student accused her of sexual assault. She was fired and arrested in October 2024.

The then 12-year-old’s parents told police they believed she had sexually assaulted their son at a sleepover Crocker hosted for her own child at her home.

Anna Marie Crocker, 33, pleaded guilty to first-degree sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, child exploitation and child enticement in December

Crocker, 34, was sentenced to more than 50 years in prisonon Tuesday

Along with her prison sentence, Crocker will have to register on the sex offenders list for the rest of her life 

The accusations spiraled into a full-on investigation with multiple other victims coming forward. 

Crocker was accused of filming child pornography videos, exposing her genitals to a child.  

She allegedly sent a 14-year-old boy videos of herself masturbating with a vibrator and exchanged more than 200 messages with him via Snapchat.

A 13-year-old told police Crocker also sent him inappropriate messages, including sexually explicit videos of herself, reported Fox6.

Crocker tried to invite the 16-year-old to her home with the intention of having sex with him just one day before she was arrested, reported the New York Post.

Authorities reported the disgraced educator abused four boys in total, per People. 

One prosecutor said she ‘couldn’t help herself.’

‘She was juggling all of these boys at the same time,’ they said at the hearing. 

Despite the heinous accusations, Crocker begged the shocked court for forgiveness.  

‘I’m asking for mercy and compassion even though I understand the seriousness,’ she said at her sentencing.

Crocker worked at Riverview Elementary (pictured) in Silver Lake, Wisconsin, from 2020 as an educational assistant until she was fired over the allegations

The Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office released a statement on Facebook announcing her sentence.

‘Justice was served today for the four children this defendant groomed and sexually abused,’ said Deputy District Attorney Rosa Delgado. 

‘This office has made clear that child predators will face severe consequences. 

‘Her betrayal of trust, victim-blaming, and efforts to intimidate the victims only deepened the harm. That conduct was criminal and will not be tolerated in Kenosha County.’

One of the victim’s mothers took the stand to confront Crocker. 

‘This person destroyed my son’s psyche and loving and caring spirit,’ the anonymous parent said. 

Crocker, who is a mother to four children, pleaded with the judge for a lighter sentence 

The family moved out of state in the aftermath of Crocker’s actions.

District Attorney Xavier Solis called her actions a ‘profound breach of trust.’

‘When an adult connected to our schools exploits our children, the harm is severe and lasting. This sentence sends a clear message to any school employee who preys on our children, in Kenosha County, you will be held accountable,’ he said.

‘We have had issues in our schools, and my office takes these matters extremely seriously. Protecting children and preserving the integrity of our educational institutions will always be a top priority.’

On top of her prison sentence, which will last until she’s well into her 80s, Crocker will have to register for the sex offenders list.  

The Daily Mail contacted the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office for comment.